A woman in a white ball gown dances across a sandy expanse

Tonight and tomorrow: Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema

Sept. 2, 2016

ATLAS Center for Media, Art and Performance presents the 13th annual premiere of the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema, dedicated to works that merge the beauty of dance with the innovations of cinematic art. Comprising 19 short films by local, regional and international artists, screenings on Friday and Saturday feature different programs. Looping video installations open at 7 p.m.

A suit with a hanger above it, and red and blue opposing backgrounds

CU Theatre & Dance stages ‘44 Plays for 44 Presidents’

Sept. 2, 2016

Just in time for the United States presidential election, CU «Ƶ's Department of Theatre & Dance gears up for a production of "44 Plays for 44 Presidents," a funny and poignant whirlwind trip through American history. The production, presented in collaboration with «Ƶ’s own square product theatre, runs Sept. 23 through Oct. 2 in the University Theatre.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show

Single tickets now on sale for CU Theatre & Dance 2016-17 season

Aug. 31, 2016

From an all-female production of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" to a weekend Hip-Hop showcase to the classic "Rocky Horror Show" musical, the 2016-17 season at the University of Colorado's Department of Theatre & Dance promises fun, thought-provoking entertainment for audiences of all ages and tastes.

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche sits in front of curtains

Happiness, Connection and Meditation

Aug. 30, 2016

Meditation can increase our happiness, enhance our family connections and improve our relationships. Join CU Libraries for a traditional Tibetan smoke ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Sundial Plaza and for Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche's lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Center for British and Irish Studies (CBIS) on the 5th floor of Norlin Library.

Ralphie stands in front of the Flatirons in a field at Chautauqua

Ralphie exhibit opens at the Heritage Center this Saturday

Aug. 26, 2016

Join us for the opening of "Here Comes Ralphie!" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Heritage Center. This special exhibit focuses on the early history of CU mascots and everything you want to know about Ralphie! Ralphie will be outside Old Main from noon to 1 p.m. and Chip will be at the Heritage Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public and admission to the Heritage Center is always free.

Elias Sacks speaks at a conference

'Does God Make Mistakes? Should God Repent?' discussion Aug. 26

Aug. 25, 2016

Elias Sacks, assistant professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies at the «Ƶ, will be giving a talk titled, “Does God Make Mistakes? Should God Repent?” at Aspen Jewish Congregation on Friday, Aug. 26, during Shabbat services at 6 p.m. This talk is the inaugural event of the CU «Ƶ Peak to Peak Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.

Qais Akbar Omar

Staging Shakespeare in a War Zone: Values and Consequences

Aug. 25, 2016

Qais Akbar Omar, author of "A Night in the Emperor's Garden," will speak on his experiences staging "Love’s Labour's Lost" in Kabul in 2005. This free, public event takes place Monday, Aug. 29, in the University Theatre.

Photo of a poster from the University Libraries exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park system.

Mapping the Majestic: 100 Years of the National Park Service exhibit opens Aug. 22

Aug. 22, 2016

In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary on Aug. 25, University Libraries is presenting an exhibition of maps. Visit the Earth Sciences & Map Library in Benson Earth Sciences on the CU «Ƶ campus between Aug. 22 and Dec. 16 to experience the wonder of our National Park system as visualized in maps.

Filing books in the stacks in Norlin Library

Welcome back tea Aug. 23

Aug. 22, 2016

Welcome back free coffee/tea for students on Aug. 23 - 9 to 11 a.m. in Norlin Library. Chat with library staff at the Research Desk (2nd floor) who can help with assignments throughout the semester.

Shakespeare book on display

Original Shakespeare plays on display at CU «Ƶ

Aug. 21, 2016

First Folio, the original compilation of Shakespeare’s 36 plays, is on display at the «Ƶ’s First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare exhibition from Aug. 9-31. This unique viewing opportunity commemorates this year’s 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The First Folio! exhibition at the CU Art Museum is open to the public and free of charge, yet reservations are strongly encouraged and can be scheduled through Brown Paper Tickets.

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